A guide to saying it correctly
How to Pronounce Ghee
A clarified butter used in South Asian cooking, pronounced like the word 'gee'.
ghee
GHEE
/ɡi/ · ghee
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It's also used in some Middle Eastern and African cuisines. Many home cooks and chefs use it as a cooking fat for its high smoke point and nutty flavor.
Where the word comes from
The word 'ghee' comes from Hindi and Sanskrit, where it referred to clarified butter. It's related to the Sanskrit word 'ghṛtá', meaning 'sprinkled'.
Common ways people get it wrong
- GEE Some people pronounce it like the letter 'G', but the 'h' sound is silent and the vowel is a long 'ee'.
- GUH-hee This word is a single syllable, not two. The 'gh' is pronounced like a hard 'g', not a separate 'guh' sound.
Frequently asked
How do you pronounce ghee?
Ghee is pronounced 'ghee', rhyming with 'see' or 'bee'. The 'gh' makes a hard 'g' sound, and the 'ee' is a long vowel sound.
Is ghee pronounced like 'gee' or 'guy'?
It's pronounced like 'ghee', rhyming with 'see'. The 'gh' is a hard 'g' sound, and the vowel is long 'ee'.
What's the difference between ghee and butter?
Ghee is clarified butter, meaning the water and milk solids have been removed. This gives it a higher smoke point and a different flavor profile than regular butter.
